bienvenue

welcome

Beginner Interjection

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Pronunciation

/bjɛ̃.və.ny/

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Cultural Note

Unlike in Quebec French, 'bienvenue' in France is NOT used to mean 'you're welcome' in response to 'merci.' In France, it strictly means 'welcome' as in welcoming someone to a place. This is a common point of confusion between French and Quebec French.

📝 Example Sentences

Bienvenue en France !

Welcome to France!

Bienvenue chez nous, faites comme chez vous.

Welcome to our home, make yourself comfortable.

#greetings #polite #beginner #hospitality

Related Words

accueillir

to welcome, to greet

Verb

bonjour

hello / good morning

Interjection

enchanté

nice to meet you / delighted

Adjective

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